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Associated Press September 12, 2020 Mayfield now says he'll stand for the anthemUNDATED (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has changed plans and will stand for the national anthem.Mayfield had said during the offseason he intended to kneel in protest of racial injustice, but Saturday announced on Twitter that he intends to stand for both the "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which will be played before every NFL game this season.Mayfield said he'll respect whatever decisions his teammates make as far as protesting during the anthems.In other NFL news: Share This StoryFacebookTwitteremailPrintLinkedinRedditUS OPENOsaka gets 2nd U.S. Open titleNEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka shook off a slow start to claim her third Grand Slam title and second U.S. Open crown since 2018. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia suspended 11 players for its season opener Saturday for an undisclosed violation of team rules. The school would not specify what the players did, except to say this is not related to the coronavirus.MLB-SCHEDULEStrong start lifts RangersUNDATED (AP) — The Texas Rangers managed to cool off the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Serena Williams withdraws from RomeROME (AP) — Four-time champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Italian Open, which begins Monday. Williams cites the Achilles issue that bothered her in a loss to Victoria Azarenka in the U.S. Open semifinals.Williams took a medical timeout for a tape job on her Achilles during her three-set loss on Thursday.T25 FOOTBALL-SCHEDULEWilliams' 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6 Update on the latest sports In other top-25 action:— Javonte Williams ran for three fourth-quarter touchdowns and 18th-ranked North Carolina overcame a mistake-filled performance to beat Syracuse, 31-6. Michael Carter added 138 yards of total offense for the Tar Heels, who won in an empty home stadium after the school opted to open with no fans in attendance due to the pandemic. — Louisiana-Lafayette got kick and punt returns for touchdowns to help secure one of its biggest wins in program history, 31-14 win over No. 23 Iowa State. The Ragin' Cajuns were ignited by Chris Smith's 95-yard kickoff return in the second quarter and Eric Garror's 83-yard punt return in the third. COLLEGE SPORTSPandemic affects more college sports UNDATED (AP) — Notre Dame has won its first game as a quasi football member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.Kyren Williams ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in his first start to carry the 10th-ranked Irish to a 27-13 victory against Duke at South Bend. Williams also was Notre Dame's leading receiver with two receptions for 93 yards, one a 75-yarder in the first half.Grad student Ian Book threw for 263 yards in Notre Dame's 19th consecutive home win.Because of COVID-19, the Irish are playing this season as a member of the ACC. The school announced a crowd of 10,097, 90% of them students.The triumph also came on a day when the school announced a four-year contract extension for coach Brian Kelly, who is now 9-2 in openers at Notre Dame. LPGA-ANA INSPIRATIONHenderson, Korda share leadRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Brooke Henderson has caught up to Nelly Korda through three rounds of the ANA Inspiration.Henderson tied the tournament record with a 30 on the front nine and settled for a 7-under 65 that puts her at minus-12, tying her with the second-round leader.Korda dropped three shots in a two-hole stretch early in her round. She rallied with three birdies on the back nine for a 71. Katherine Kirk, Mirim Lee and Lexi Thompson share third, two shots back.PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS-SANFORD INTERNATIONALStricker, Jimenez are co-leadersSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Steve Stricker and Miguel Angel Jimenez shared the lead going into the final round of the Sanford International.Stricker birdied the par-5 16th and par-4 18th for a 6-under 64 to post at 9-under 131. Jimenez birdied the par-4 15th as well as 16 and 18 in a 66. — Twins reliever Sergio Romo was suspended for one game by MLB for jawing with Indians star Francisco Lindor (lihn-DOHR'). Romo and Lindor also were fined for the incident, which occurred during Minnesota's 3-1 victory Friday night. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders is the winner of the Jim Gregory general manager of the year award.Lamoriello finished ahead of Julien BriseBois (BREEZ'-bwah) of the Lightning and Jim Nill of the Stars. Lamoriello's Islanders are in the Eastern Conference final thanks to several moves he made in free agency in the summer of 29 and at the February trade deadline. NFL-NEWS UNDATED (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt college sports. Virginia and Virginia Tech have mutually agree to postpone their Sept. 19 football opener because of COVID-19 issues at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech said Friday it has had 219 positive tests for the coronavirus in the previous seven days, putting its total infections at 633 since testing began Aug. 3. Meanwhile, coach Gus Malzahn says No. 11 Auburn had five starters out of practice this week because of COVID-19-related issues. Malzahn said Saturday the Tigers had two new positive tests this week and 10 total players are sidelined from practice because of the virus or close contact. COLLEGE FOOTBALL-WEST VIRGINIA-SUSPENSIONSWest Virginia suspends 11 for opener; bans not tied to virus A's 3B Chapman to miss rest of seasonUNDATED (AP) — Athletics All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a strained right hip that requires surgery.Chapman was a first-time All-Star last season, when he captured a Gold Glove for the second year in a row. He's hitting .232 with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs in 37 games this season.Surgery is scheduled for Monday.In other major league news: — Rams receiver Cooper Kupp has agreed to a three-year contract extension through 2023. Kupp was the Rams' top pass-catcher last season, leading the team with 94 receptions for 1,161 yards and 10 touchdowns.— The Saints say running back Alvin Kamara (kah-MAH'-rah) has agreed to a five-year extension. A person familiar with the contract says it is worth up to $75 million but that the final season includes a large non-guaranteed payment. Kamara has surpassed 1,300 yards from scrimmage in each of his first three seasons. — The Vikings have signed running back Dalvin Cook to a five-year, $63 million contract extension. Cook was picked for the Pro Bowl last year after becoming the eighth different Vikings player to reach 1,000 rushing yards. He sat out twice with shoulder trouble, still finishing seventh in the league with 1,654 yards from scrimmage.— The Titans will be without starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson and outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. Monday against Denver. Jackson is one of their starting cornerbacks and was added to the report Friday with an injured knee. — Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson has been arrested and charged with drunken driving. Authorities say he was spotted doing "donuts" in an intersection before crashing into a concrete wall Friday night. The No. 29 pick overall in April out of Georgia currently is on the reserve-COVID list for the second time. Fred Couples, Darren Clarke and Kevin Sutherland a shot behind after a low-scoring day. The AL West leaders had won three in a row before the Rangers homered twice in a five-run first to beat the A's, 5-2 in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Rougned Odor (ROOG'-nehd oh-DOOR') opened the scoring with a three-run homer and Ronald Guzman (GOOZ'-mahn) added a two-run blast.The homers came off Daulton Jefferies, who worked two innings in his major league debut.Elsewhere around the majors:— The Yankees picked up their fourth straight win by defeating the Orioles, 2-1 on Luke Voit's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. Jonathan Holder combined with Jordan Montgomery, Chad Green, Zack Britton and Aroldis Chapman on a four-hitter. MLB-NEWS Osaka was broken three times in the first nine games before rallying for a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Victoria Azarenka. The match turned early in the second set with Azarenka up 2-love and serving at 40-30. Osaka climbed out of her funk to take 10- of the 12 games and grab control of the match.Azarenka also had a chance to get back into the match after trailing 4-1 in the third. She won the next two games before Osaka broke serve, winning the final three games.Osaka is the first woman to lose the first set of a U.S. Open final and still take the title since Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (ah-RAHN'-chah SAN'-chehz vih-KAH'-ree-oh) did it against Steffi Graf in 1994.Azarenka fell to 2-3 in Grand Slam finals, including an 0-3 mark at Flushing Meadows.ITALIAN OPEN-SERENA WITHDRAWS read more
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Mother of an Angel necklace comes with an 18 inch .925 sterling silver chain.
Comes in a gift box along with this beautiful poem.
I cried the day you left me.
I had to question why.
I close my eyes and see you.
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It is with a grateful heart that we say "Thank You" for your prayers, support and for partnering with us to spread the Gospel in Africa. It was a real joy to worship with you on January 24 (and during bible studies) and we pray we may visit again soon.
We have traveled nearly 25,000 miles and will continue to visit churches during the spring. Please stay in touch—it is encouraging to hear from those prayer for us as we pray for you.


The design aesthetic of Oscar de la Renta is always exquisite! As I am sitting front row at his Spring 2011 Bridal collection I am taken by his specific attention to detail and intricate use of colors and textures. After the presentation of his 2011 collection, I had the honor of visiting with Mr. de la Renta. What a pleasure it is to meet with the dashing an unmistakable gentleman Oscar de la Renta. Mr. de la Renta omits the presence of greatness and his representation in American fashion today is true luxury. Meeting with him in his New york showroom is always a treat as is debonair demeanor fills his 7th Avenue offices. He is present in his business daily and it is amazing to see his team work hand in hand with such a living talent of our generation. Oscar's sensibility is ever present in his collections. Viewing his ready to wear collection at Fashion Week gave me an insight into his direction with his use of vibrant colors and textures. From ready to wear, to evening and of course the monumental garment such as your wedding gown, Oscar has defined the woman who wears his garments. With the launch of his bridal collection in 2006, the young woman became formally introduced to Oscar, the designer their mother and grandmother has worn through the years. Oscar was truly the toast of this seasons 2011 Bridal Fashion Week with a depth to his collection like no other. Oscar de la Renta will be a stay in your personal wardrobe for a lifetime. Oscar de la Renta offers the woman of today ready to wear, shoes, accessories, fragrance, cocktail frocks, couture evening gowns and of course the bridal gown. Oscar is present in many of the moments that last a lifetime through the women who adorn his creations.
Carolina Herrera is a woman who has defined refinement and sophistication. While sitting in her New York showroom, I immediately notice the air of sophistication and presence of royalty that abides when Mrs. Herrera enters the room. I notice the poise and elegance that is present through her collections in her demeanor and aura. She has an eye for all things individual, intellectual and beautiful; which is present in her creative team. Mrs. Herrera believes fashion is a challenge, that you have to experiment and use your imagination. As a designer, her collections represent the mixing of old world sensibility with a modern interpretation, which is something she has done in her own personal style. This is ever present in her most recent fashion week presentation. The compilation of true couture is represented in the artistry of her bridal collection. The 2011 bridal fashion week debut at the Pratt House showcased her signature theatrical representation of the art of fashion and is a way to express her creative interpretation. Carolina Herrera has a global representation of boutiques, ready to wear, accessories, fragrance, handbags, couture cocktail, evening, and of course bridal gowns. The bride who enters the brand has a lifetime of luxury ahead.
What a pleasure it is to meet with Vera; a modern woman with an incredible raw sense of style, a rocker edge and who is in line with the girl of today. I completely agree with Anna Wintour, Vera is down to earth, unassuming and democratically enthusiastic about fashion. When meeting with Vera and her team in her New York showroom on 39th Street, you feel the presence of a growing brand. The showroom fills with a vibe of Vera's unmistakable love of fashion when talking with her about her ready to wear collections. She loves her art and has a love for all things raw and beautiful. Vera Wang has launched a brand with multiple outreaches in to many markets. She changed the face of the bridal industry with her launch of a bridal collection almost 20 years ago. Bridal as it had formally been known as the baroque costumes of yesterday was transformed into the important expression of fashion for the woman of today. The aisle became the brides red carpet moment because of Vera.
Her most recent fashion week presentation gave a feeling of luxury that is crossing over and that will define her future in the luxury market. Vera's news of expansion in the market place gives her ability to be everything to everyone and is ambitious. Her signature Madison Avenue Bridal stomp, SoHo ready to wear boutique and her most recent opening of LA Store Vera Wang houses everything from ready to wear, breathtaking accessories, shoes, cocktail gowns, fragrance and her signature bridal collection. Her lifestyle products can be found in multiple points of sale in the marketplace. Vera Wang celebrates her 20 year anniversary this year, look out for installations and articles that recognize her achievements as an era of Vera Wang.


Open Data Party has come and gone but the feedback we received from the event which took place in Kano in November 2016 live with us as an organisation. From the event, it was found out that our community champions need more community gathering which will be a follow the money immersive session. Also, we have been receiving requests such as, "how can we follow the money in our states" and we feel more need to reach out to more communities as they are our major focus.
Finally, our zeal to train more community champions to follow the money in their respective states came to reality as we won the One Award in April 2017 and this to us, means more communities empowered and more community champions championing Follow the Money.
We officially kickstarted our training in North East Nigeria as we Follow the Money to Maiduguri, Borno State which is the epicentre of the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria. The decision to start our training in Maiduguri was borne out of passion for communities to follow the money meant for the rehabilitation of the displaced persons in the region as increase in the inflows of aid is made possible by the Oslo Humanitarian Conference of 2016 so that the funds won't be mismanaged like the aid gotten in the past years in tune to more than $30bn.
The North East mapping event, in partnership with Exit Lanes, took place on 17th and 18th of May in Maiduguri. It had a turnout of 138 participants from the six states in the North East region of the country (Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Adamawa, Yobe and Bauchi). In a post evaluation of the 2 -day training, 75% of the total respondents (32 number of them) said they are now aware of fund flows to their states, where to find the information and how to Follow the Money.
CODEs co-founder, Oludotun Babayemi set the ball rolling on Day 1 by officially opening the training event, setting the event on a high tempo. He spoke extensively and intently about the dangers of not engaging government of which he painted an imaginary picture of what Borno state would be in 2030 if everyone seated in the room got involved. This tempo was however maintained all through the event.
The training sequence had a back to back approach, with adequate time allotted for questions and answers, there was a break after every session for participants to stretch and also give them time to internalise the information received, as well as the ample time to rest before other sessions came up. Tea break availed participants various opportunities to bond and explore areas of strategic interest to them.
Every session was practical, as various dialogue points came out of the questions asked, participants were taken through what Connected Development represents and how they could plug into the various models of the organisation in engaging and emancipating their communities, they were also made to engage in the process of identifying money to follow, hashtagging campaigns and connecting to our social media platforms, the right ways to take videos and pictures during community outreaches was also emphasised and done practically. In addition, the process of visualisation, tracking and advocacy, was emphasised.
On day 2, participants were grouped into their various states (participants from Borno – the host state had 3 groups) to find potential campaigns they could follow in the coming weeks. It was great to know that 7 campaigns were highlighted at the end of the session, with participants showing high interest in following the money of projects already identified.
We would not have visited Maiduguri without a community outreach to a rural community. This time we were in Fashir, where a 6 -year old abandoned health facility has been turned into a storehouse, and a shelter for animals. "At one time, we reached out to the contractor of this project, but he told us he could not finish the project because the state government has not provided adequate funding for the completion of the project". After 1 hour of focus group discussions, the community mobilised themselves and were ready to engage the local government chairman and the state commissioner for health.
24 hours travel on road from Abuja, 138 participants, 2 days of great work, and 7 campaigns can be such an adventure for us at Connected Development, as we look forward to furthering outcomes from the campaigns identified. Moreover, the enthusiasm amongst participants to start their Follow the Money chapter was quite overwhelming, and something to look forward to in the coming months. Wondering when we will be in your state or region? Do join us at http://ifollowthemoney.org to be the first to know.
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The Most Famous 'Ghost Light' Sightings In North America
Jodi Smith
Updated April 5, 202211 items
People familiar with the theater may see the phrase "ghost light" and immediately think of the single bulb kept burning on an otherwise dark and empty stage. Said to keep the ghosts of a particular theater appeased, these lights are nevertheless an understood tradition.
Then there are the ghost lights found out in the world, away from the confines of a theater and its superstitions.
These ghost lights are said to appear in situations where they shouldn't exist, such as over bogs or swamps, and they may even move of their own accord. These shining orbs of light are also called "will o' the wisps," "spook lights," and "corpse candles" by believers who witness them. Like most supernatural phenomena, ghost lights remain an enigma to the scientific world but appear in legends all over the planet. From rail worker lanterns to actual ghosts to UFOs, the true purpose and identity of ghost lights are unknown.
The Gurdon Light Of Arkansas
In Gurdon, AR, 75 miles south of Little Rock, a set of train tracks is the setting for a popular local ghost story. Visitors can park close to the tracks located near Interstate 30 and walk them for about 2 miles to reach the site of the area's famous ghost light.
Supposedly the lantern of a rail worker who lost their life - and head - after falling on the train tracks, a whitish blue or orange light allegedly floats through the trees nearby. Others who have seen the ghost lights say they are the manifestation of another railroad worker who met his end fighting on the tracks. Either way, the ever-present lights are odd and seem to have no discernable source since the area is far from the cars driving on the interstate.
However, some scientists point to piezoelectricity as a possible explanation for the mysterious light. Piezoelectricity is the creation of electricity or sparks when ceramics or crystals are manipulated a certain way. There may be a deposit of quartz beneath the tracks that is being compressed and creating the infamous Gurdon Lights that captivate locals and tourists alike.
The Marfa Lights Of Texas
The town of Marfa is located in the West Texas desert and is home to ghost lights that people describe as basketball-sized. These large lights come in an array of colors, including blue, yellow, red, and white. Since their first sighting in 1883, witnesses have described the lights as flickering, hovering, splitting into multiple orbs, floating, and speeding across an area known as Mitchell Flat outside of Marfa.
Unlike the ghost lights of Gurdon, the Marfa Lights are rarely seen and don't coincide with any specific weather events that might explain their appearance. Research into their origin ruled out campfires, but physics students from the University of Texas at Dallas found that some of the lights were car headlights from the nearby US Highway 67. Less academic guesses include the lights being a mirage created by warm air sitting atop cooler air.
Still others believe that phosphine and methane gases found in swamps are possibly igniting and creating the display. James Bunnel, a retired aerospace engineer, believes piezoelectricity is the source of the ghost lights. However, nothing has been proven or disproven as the impetus for the infamous lights.
The Bingham Light Of South Carolina
Legend has it that a farmer named John or Bill Bingham met his untimely demise on railroad tracks when a train cut him down. Another version of the tale paints Bingham as a murderer who used a lantern to dig graves and bury his victims in the night. These are the supposed origins of the ghost lights one can see in Dillon, SC. However, those who see the lights are considered very lucky, as their location is difficult to find.
The blue or white light swings like an arm carrying a lantern as someone walks through the woods and past the creeks in the area. Witnesses claim they've seen the creepy illuminations and felt a sinister presence and a drop in temperature. One even claimed they became physically ill after encountering the Bingham Light of South Carolina.
The Brown Mountain Lights Of North Carolina
Brown Mountain is located in Linville Gorge, NC, and has been the location of strange ghost lights for a very long time. Native Americans in the area believe the orbs of light are their female ancestors searching for their dead from a battle between the Cherokee and Catawba tribes in 1200 AD. Since then, many have attempted to provide different answers for their appearance, but none of those have been accepted or proven. Nitrous vapors, train lights, and aliens are all proposed theories for the multicolored lights that float around the mountain and are dismissed in kind.
Some witnesses who say they've encountered the lights described them as small, candle-like flickers, while others say they are large and fiery. Regardless of their appearance, the town of Morganton in Burke County is happy to provide nightly tours to visitors intrigued by the Brown Mountain Lights.
The Light Of Saratoga, Texas
If you're ever in Saratoga, TX, drive to the intersection of Bragg Road and FM 783, a dirt road, and wait for the early evening hours to catch a glimpse of the Light of Saratoga. Supposedly, the creepy ghost light here is the lantern of a railroad employee decapitated in a car wreck in the area. He now walks the roads with his eerie light, on the lookout for his missing head.
Nonbelievers say the lights seen by visitors are actually from vehicles on a highway situated in just the right way to create the bouncing, disappearing lights.
The St. Louis Ghost Train Of Saskatchewan, Canada
St. Louis is a small Canadian town of around 450 people. Residents claim their local ghost lights are tied to train tracks that formerly ran to the north of their location. Supposedly, a Canadian National Railway conductor walked the tracks during his job before being brutally decapitated by a train in the 1920s. Edward Lussier, a resident who claims to have seen the lights over 50 times, subscribes to this legend and describes the phenomenon as a red or white light.
Lussier claims he's seen the mysterious light in bushes only to have it disappear when he got close. Another resident, Les Rancourt, says the light resembles a car headlight with a smaller red light moving all around it.

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When USAID/East Africa announced the first Annual Program Statement (APS) under the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism (AIIM) initiative in 2012, many organizations were excited about the prospect of partnering directly with USAID.
Funded through the Feed the Future initiative and aligned with USAID FORWARD, the AIIM APS opened opportunities for locally based East African organizations, with the requirement that they be operating in at least two countries and legally registered in one.
"Complex" was the first word AIIM APS applicants used to describe the process, and justifiably so. It is at least a year-long process that involves many meetings, assessments, and negotiations.
While the complexity is daunting, it is not necessarily a deterrent to NGO applicants. Several organizations responding to the APS had past experience implementing USAID-funded projects as subgrantees to large international organizations. And to prepare them, ACDI/VOCA's USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism-Assist (AIIM-Assist) program provides technical and operational capacity building to the potential applicants and awardees.
James Mutonyi, the chief executive officer of Agricultural Market Development Trust (AGMARK), explained that the application process is complex and thorough. He said the pre-application bidder's conference helped clarify the process and address applicants' queries and concerns.
Stevenson Nzaramba, project manager for the East Africa Food Federation (EAFF)'s USAID-funded Farmers' Integration into Regional Markets through Structured Trade project (Farm-Trade), which is the first and only recipient of the AIIM grant to date, observed that despite the complexity of applying for the grant, the organization would have reapplied had they not been successful. He attributed this to the pre-award assessment stage of the application.
During this stage, the applicant organization is assessed by USAID in seven key areas, including governance, leadership, and financial systems. Once USAID identifies gaps in the organization's capacity, the organization must address them to qualify for the award.
"Because of the pre-award conditions you have to improve your organization. Hence, our institution came out stronger because we had to fine-tune our operations," Stevenson said.
EAFF made improvements in several areas with capacity building support provided by AIIM-Assist. The organization updated and improved its procurement policy and financial systems, and introduced the use of timesheets for staff time allocation to various projects. EAFF is also improving its governance and leadership structures to be fully compliant with the grant requirements.
EAFF considers AIIM-Assist an invaluable institutional development partner throughout this process.
"The AIIM-Assist team holds your hand and advises on start-up activities, work planning, performance monitoring planning, branding and reporting. AIIM-Assist provides all the technical expertise required to strengthen institutional gaps," Stevenson said.
Stevenson further described the AIIM APS as an educational process for the individual staff members involved in the application. Patrick Fafali of the Eastern Africa Grain Council agreed.
The Eastern Africa Grain Council has gone a step further. In addition to making changes part of the application process, they are also auditing and fine-tuning other processes.
"Once key flaws have been pointed out you begin to re-examine even the smaller procedures, and that in the long run improves the entire institution," Fafali said.
Another benefit of the procedure is planning. Stevenson and Fafali agreed their programs will be easier to implement since more energy has been expended in the planning process.
"The application is part of the project planning, because it is so demanding everything has been planned and re-planned, which will make for smooth implementation," Fafali said.
Stevenson said this thorough approach will cascade to other projects as a standard practice.
Mutonyi of AGMARK appreciated that the length of the process provided time to respond to concerns.
The beauty of the AIIM APS is that it connects applicants that have reached the negotiation stage to seek technical support from AIIM-Assist. This support from ACDI/VOCA has been very useful to applicants dealing with financial and technical questions from USAID.
Having help from ACDI/VOCA's team translating USAID contractual and business language into action was a relief to AGMARK as they worked through the process.
"We have benefited tremendously by the support from AIIM-Assist – there were many institutional and administrative issues that AGMARK was not aware of. The support given by AIIM-Assist in revising the AGMARK proposal was timely and professional," said Mutonyi.
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Guilty isn't fancy. Neither is it healthy, pretentious or in any way complicated. It is by Jimmy Hurlston, self-proclaimed "burgerlord" and owner-operator at Melbourne's Jimmy's Burgers and Easey's.
On the menu there's the Louis's Lunch Burglar, an homage to the world's first hamburger. It's a burger patty, cheese spread and a slice of onion between supermarket white bread.
It's one of only six savoury dishes on the menu, none of which are salads, vegetable-dominated or lacking carbs. There are no vegetarian or chicken options, only the cheeseburger and a double cheeseburger. Both are in the restaurant-quality American style. One of the two desserts is two Pop Tarts with a scoop of ice-cream in the middle.
Drinks take a bit of a different path. There is high-end champagne and wine, and low-end beers. Bridging the gap is an extensive list of cocktails which has been compiled by Guilty's Adam Edwards and Doug Dunnet, with Danny Connock of Easey's. There are 12 classic cocktails in three different versions: the traditional, a guilty version and a non-guilty version. An Espresso Martini has a guilty serve of absinth and coffee liquor. The non-guilty version is booze free with just mint, honey and espresso.


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Chad VanGaalen, Shay Lia, Jennifer Castle, Bonjay, Casper Skulls and more will also play
By Calum Slingerland
Ottawa's Arboretum Festival is set to return to Rideau Pines Farm for a second straight summer this year, and organizers are heating things up ahead of time with a lineup reveal and a new name.
The festival's seventh edition, dubbed BON-FIRE, will take place August 17 and 18. The event promises to be "an end-of-summer weekend party featuring groundbreaking independent music and dance parties, fuelled by feasts of regional food and drink."
This year's edition features headliners Wolf Parade and Jessy Lanza leading the way, with Chad VanGaalen, Shay Lia, Jennifer Castle, Bonjay, Corridor, Casper Skulls, Mauno, Bambii, Chippy Nonstop, Ansley Simpson, Witch Prophet, Bonnie Dune, Napster Vertigo, Construction and Destruction, Shaq France and Heavy Medicine Band following close behind.
"There are limits to what we could do downtown," creative director Rolf Klausener said in a statement. "We wanted to throw the weekend bush party you'd hear about Monday morning at your high school locker."
Early bird weekend passes, which also include return shuttle bus transportation from Ottawa's downtown core, can be had for $50. Details for day passes and the festival food program will be announced in June.
Further BON-FIRE festival and ticketing information can be found through the event's official Facebook event.
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